Oil pump bleeding?

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fishhunter18

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• Jan 10, 2016

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Hi guys!
To install my new Boyesen reeds, i just removed the oil tank. Do i have to bleed the pump after that?

Thank's!

 

MT Backcountry

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• Jan 11, 2016

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We used to take race sleds home before PDI and assemble. We used a coat hanger cut to length, hook on one end. Hook the oil pump arm and full pull till you see no air bubbles in the lines. Some times took a couple of run sessions as it will smoke up the shop BAD. I would pull it full open for a couple of minutes Minimum. You may want to premix a couple of gallons to be safe too! imop cant hurt to be to rich on oil than lean.

 

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fishhunter18

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• Jan 11, 2016

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Ok so couple of pulls with the key OFF and the hanger untill no bubbles and after that, start it WITH the hanger still hooked and wait couples of minutes... or when my neighbors calls the firefighters :face-icon-small-ton.

Thank's a lot!

 

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• Jan 11, 2016

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I would still consider the pre mix of the fuel in tank for Safety sake. You don't want to run it without to long. I may take a few dozen pulls with the key off to get enough to get rid of the bubbles and you still may not have any to the intake area yet.

 

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fishhunter18

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• Jan 11, 2016

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Good! I'll do that!

Thank's again!

 

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• Jan 12, 2016

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Job done!

And worked like a charm! Now....i need snow....